CIA chief says US ‘blindsided’ by Saudi-Iran deal

Top diplomats from Tehran and Riyadh met in Beijing on Thursday to reestablish contacts between the longtime rivals

West in no position to lecture China on Ukraine — Ambassador

China will continue to call for peace and dialogue, Zhang Hanhui says

Macron says counting on Xi to ‘bring Russia to its senses’

The French president, who arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, has made clear he is seeking to dissuade China from supporting Russia's invasion of its neighbour.

White House blames bad intel, Trump for traumatic Afghan exit

The classified review was sent to Congress, where the Republican majority in the House of Representatives is investigating what it says is President Joe Biden's failures during the August 2021 withdrawal.

Israel strikes Lebanon, Gaza after rocket fire from both

The strikes were launched around 4 am (0100 GMT), hitting both the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon, an Israeli army statement said.

Uplifting journalism standards: Meta and Poynter Institute launch fact-checking course for Asia Pacific journalists

After multiple advancements Meta has now come up with a free course in Pakistan to help raise the standards of journalism.

Shahid Afridi wishes son-in-law Shaheen Afridi on birthday

His fans are re-sharing clips of his spectacular performances on his birthday. The cricketer tied the knot with Ansha Afridi on February 3rd this year.

KP university bans jeans, tights on campus

The new code of conduct and dress code has been issued after the notification from the registrar's office. Students found violating the code of conduct will be fined Rs.1000.

China identifies ‘first red line’ in US relations

Beijing demands that Washington stop all contacts with Taipei “at once”

Reham Khan celebrates her 50th birthday with husband

She posted a heartfelt message on her birthday. Khan also posted a loving picture with her husband on her birthday.

Top Iranian, Saudi envoys meet in China, discuss diplomatic ties

After years of hostility that fuelled conflicts across the Middle East, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to end their diplomatic rift and re-open embassies in a major deal facilitated by China last month.

Ishaq Dar wins defamation case in UK over corruption charges

Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar has won a defamation case filed against a private TV channel with a court in the United Kingdom over false allegations of money laundering.